New Zealand vs South Africa Live Streaming: Following a fantastic start to their campaign, New Zealand will take on South Africa in a high-stakes Group D encounter of the T20 World Cup 2026. The Kiwis enter the match in sensational form, having thrashed Afghanistan and the UAE in their opening fixtures. 

South Africa, led by Aiden Markram, arrive after a dramatic double Super Over victory against Afghanistan. Having played their previous two matches at this very venue, the Proteas hold a slight upper-hand in familiarity, though they’ll need to sharpen their clinical edge to overcome a disciplined New Zealand side.

New Zealand vs South Africa Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026

Match: New Zealand vs South Africa, Match 24 (Group D)

Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Date: Saturday, 14 February 2026

Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India

Time (IST): 7:00 PM

Time (Local): 7:00 PM IST

New Zealand vs South Africa Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch

Cricket fans across India and the subcontinent can catch the action live on the following platforms:

TV Broadcast (India/Sri Lanka): Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports HD, Star Sports Select)

Online Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website. Fans can stream live on mobile devices, tablets, and smart TVs with a valid subscription.

Key Players to Watch

New Zealand

Finn Allen: The explosive opener who recently shared a world-record unbeaten stand; crucial for a fast start.

Mitchell Santner (c): Leading the side with tactical brilliance and tight left-arm spin.

Lockie Ferguson: His raw pace will be the primary weapon to unsettle the South African top order.

South Africa

Quinton de Kock: A veteran who thrives on the bounce and carry of the Ahmedabad surface.

Aiden Markram (c): The anchor of the middle order and a handy bowling option in the powerplay.

Kagiso Rabada: The leader of the pace attack, recently returned from injury and looking lethal.

Pitch and Weather Report

The Narendra Modi Stadium surface is expected to be excellent for batting, with an average score of around 184. The pitch offers good bounce and carry, rewarding pacers who hit the deck hard.

Weather: Conditions will be ideal for cricket with temperatures around 29°C. Humidity will be manageable (35–50%), but dew is expected to play a massive role in the second innings, making the toss crucial, the winning captain will likely opt to bowl first.

New Zealand vs South Africa: Squads

New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Kyle Jamieson, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi, Cole McConchie.

South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Keshav Maharaj, Dewald Brevis, George Linde, Kwena Maphaka, Corbin Bosch.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Where can I watch NZ vs SA live?

The match will be broadcast on Star Sports Network and live-streamed via the JioHotstar app.

Q2. What time does the match start?

The first ball is at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST.

Q3. What is the head-to-head record between these two in T20Is?

Historically, South Africa leads the rivalry with 11 wins to New Zealand’s 7.